Off The Lane, a New York City-based non-profit is hosting its first annual “Empower Artist” virtual fundraiser on Thursday, July 30, at 6 p.m. ET. The event, hosted by Radio Disney Country’s Betsy Spina, is set to include performances by Billy Gilman (The Voice), Daniel Quadrino (Broadway’s “Wicked” & “Newsies”), Lisa Ramey (The Voice), and more. Tickets to … [Read more...] about Off The Lane to Host First Annual ‘Empower Artists’ Virtual Fundraiser
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Georgia Film Academy Announces Free COVID Compliance Course
Georgia's multi-billion-dollar film industry may be one step closer to re-launching with the Georgia Film Academy's (GFA) first-ever COVID Compliance Course (CCC). Free to film and television production workers, casts, and crew, GFA's CCC provides an unprecedented virtual training program of safety and sanitation best practices and procedures for anyone who works on a film set … [Read more...] about Georgia Film Academy Announces Free COVID Compliance Course
Métis Nation – Saskatchewan Invites Everyone to ‘Virtual Back to Batoche,’ Online Gathering
Back to Batoche is an annual celebration which brings people together from all across North America to recognize and celebrate the Métis Nation's rich culture, traditions and heritage. Since 1970, the festival has been held annually at the national historic site commemorating the 1885 North-West Resistance and location of The Battle of Batoche. We are all … [Read more...] about Métis Nation – Saskatchewan Invites Everyone to ‘Virtual Back to Batoche,’ Online Gathering
Rube Goldberg Machine Reopens Science Museum After COVID-19 Shutdown
What's the best way to reopen a science museum after the COVID-19 shutdown? With a giant Rube Goldberg machine of course! A Rube Goldberg machine, named after American cartoonist Rube Goldberg, is intentionally designed to perform a simple task in an indirect and overly complicated way. Over a five day period, staff and volunteers at Exploration Place … [Read more...] about Rube Goldberg Machine Reopens Science Museum After COVID-19 Shutdown
Actor Sydney James Harcourt Featured in “Hamilton” Movie Releasing July 3rd on Disney+
Sydney James Harcourt, an Original Cast Member of Hamilton on Broadway can next be seen in the Hamilton movie releasing July 3rd on Disney +. Sydney originated the role of James Reynolds, Phillip Schuyler and the Doctor but made history during his tenure as he went on as an understudy for almost every major male role in the show including George Washington, Thomas … [Read more...] about Actor Sydney James Harcourt Featured in “Hamilton” Movie Releasing July 3rd on Disney+
Free Comic Book Day 2020 to Take Place July 15 through September 9
Scheduled to take place between July 15 and September 9, retailers will receive five to six Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) titles in their weekly shipments during each week of the promotional window. Release of these titles may vary from shop to shop, as retailers are encouraged to release the books as they see fit for their unique circumstances. Retailers may release one free … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day 2020 to Take Place July 15 through September 9
Award-Winning Film Producer Creating New Documentary Chronicling The Rich History of Hemp Production in America “The Seed and Fiber of Wealth”
The award-winning producer of American history documentaries, the producer of films on the history of how bourbon became a world-wide commodity, and the maker of acclaimed films on the lives of noted historical figures such as Daniel Boone, Abraham Lincoln, and Henry Clay, is now chronicling the history of hemp production in America! Pre-production is underway for The Seed and … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Film Producer Creating New Documentary Chronicling The Rich History of Hemp Production in America “The Seed and Fiber of Wealth”
Drive-In Classics From the Comfort of Home: The Film Detective Brings Rediscovered Drive-In Favorites to Screens This Summer
The Film Detective (TFD), a classic media streaming network and film archive that restores and distributes classic films for today's cord-cutters, is bringing the nostalgia of classic drive-in movies to the comfort of home this summer. Starting in June, TFD is rediscovering its Drive-In Classics category, with newly added titles never before shown on The Film … [Read more...] about Drive-In Classics From the Comfort of Home: The Film Detective Brings Rediscovered Drive-In Favorites to Screens This Summer
Non-Profit Launches Digital Mentorship Program for Artists
Off The Lane is excited to announce its new digital mentorship program designed to give artists everywhere a glimpse of living in The Big Apple. Based in New York City, the organization pairs trained mentors with soon-to-be or recent college graduates looking to take the next step in making their dreams come true. The Mentorship Program is entirely free and connects … [Read more...] about Non-Profit Launches Digital Mentorship Program for Artists
President Barack Obama, LeBron James, Bad Bunny, Chika and more Headline Primetime Online Graduation Special “Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class Of 2020”
The lineup of talent as well as television and streaming partners participating in Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 airing on Saturday, May 16 (8 PM ET/PT, 7 PM CT) is growing. Kane Brown, Lana Condor, David Dobrik, Dolan Twins, KAROL G, Liza Koshy, Maren Morris, National Teacher of the Year Rodney Robinson, Olivia Wilde, and Zendaya … [Read more...] about President Barack Obama, LeBron James, Bad Bunny, Chika and more Headline Primetime Online Graduation Special “Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class Of 2020”